Athiradi Steady in Extended Run — Day 9 Update — Live · 2 AM ₹0.56 Cr | 9-Day Total ₹27.59 Cr
Athiradi is tracking at ₹0.56 Cr nett on Day 9 (9th Friday · 22 May 2026), with a 9-day cumulative total of ₹27.59 Cr nett. Occupancy on Day 9 is tracking at 18.9%.
About the Movie
Athiradi is a Malayalam campus action-comedy premiered on 13 May 2026, marking the directorial debut of Arun Anirudhan. Previously known for co-writing acclaimed Malayalam films, Anirudhan brings sharp storytelling to this high-energy tale of college life, rivalry, and the power of celebration.
The Plot & Characters: Sam Kutty joins the same engineering college where his elder brother once studied. Despite his best efforts, he struggles to gain recognition. Desperate to stand out, he makes a bold announcement — he will revive the college's annual festival, which was suspended years ago after serious incidents. What begins as a personal quest quickly escalates into a fierce inter-group rivalry, turning the celebration into a high-stakes confrontation. The film builds its comedy and drama through authentic college dynamics, culminating in a climax that ties every thread together with surprising intelligence.
Athiradi is a crowd-pleasing campus entertainer that captures the spirit, chaos, and camaraderie of student life in a refreshingly original way.
Day-by-Day Journey
Why Athiradi Is Holding So Well
Day 9 · 9th Friday · 22 May 2026Athiradi collected ₹0.56 Cr net at the India box office on Day 9 (9th Friday · 22 May 2026), held steady from Day 8's ₹0.56 Cr (+0.0%). The film's 9-day cumulative net now stands at ₹27.59 Cr.
Theatre occupancy on Day 9 was recorded at 18.9%, placing the film in the HIGH occupancy bracket. PVR led the multiplex chains with 38.2% occupancy across 38 theatres and 73 shows. A total of 29,322 tickets were sold in 418 shows across 178 theatres on the day.
On the language front, the Malayalam version reported 20.3% occupancy across 359 shows with 12,809 tickets sold; the Tamil version reported 14.2% occupancy across 59 shows with 1,210 tickets sold. The Malayalam version leads the occupancy chart.
Geographically, Karnataka leads all reporting states with 20.1% occupancy, while Chennai tops among metros at 54.6%. At the other end, Punjab posted the softest state numbers at 1.3%. 3 states — Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, NCR — crossed the HIGH ≥ 10% occupancy threshold, signalling strong pockets of audience demand.
Athiradi's first-week collection stood at ₹25.60 Cr (avg ₹3.66 Cr/day). The second week has opened at ₹0.56 Cr on Day 9, indicating a reasonable hold. The film's performance through 9th Friday · 22 May 2026 will be a key indicator for its theatrical run.
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